Matildas to face Italy in friendlies

January 9, 2009
The Australian women's soccer team, the Matildas, will host Italy in two international friendlies in the coming month.

The first match will take place on January 31 at Sydney's Parramatta Stadium and the second at Canberra Stadium the following Saturday.

Currently ranked 14th in the world, the Matildas defeated the 12th-ranked Italians 3-0 at the Peace Queen Cup in Korea last June.

"These early games so soon after the W-League season give the girls a chance to play ...

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